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Romance Character Development Resources
Character development in romance novels relates not just to goals and motivations, but to emotional wounds, too. And though emotional wounds don't have to be as deep as the ones listed in this book, this book is an excellent resource if you're brainstorming reasons why your characters might be hesitant to fall in love.
One of the reasons readers love the romance genre is the character development inherent in every romance novel. This book shows you how to build the foundation for your character's development by establishing their goals and motivation. The author's advice on conflict isn't always relevant to romance plot structure, but understanding how conflict affects a character's goal and motivation is knowledge useful for any genre.
Sick of writing characters with predictable jobs? Check out this master list of careers, made by writer April Henry, of interesting careers you can give your characters. My personal favourites? Sandblaster and tie-dye shop owner.